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17 photos of George Martin, legendary Beatles producer

LONDON — George Martin, the producer who guided the Beatles from being an un-polished and un-signed act into a band that would shape the musical landscape, has died aged 90.

The Londoner's influence went beyond the Beatles, he worked with dozens of acts such as Elton John, Cilla Black, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Jeff Beck and Celine Dion among others. An all-round musical talent, Martin was a born experimenter who not only produced and arranged but composed and conducted.

Here are some of the moments captured on camera from his long and productive life.

George Martin, the man who signed the Beatles, dies at 90

George Martin, who studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, in front of an orchestra in 1965.

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The Beatles with George Martin in 1965.

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'The Beatles' pose for a portrait with their producer George Martin in 1964.

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George Martin, Paul McCartney and John Lennon in the studio in 1964.

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George Martin and Paul McCartney in 1966.

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Cilla Black and George Martin, photographed in 1965.

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George Martin having dinner with Cilla Black in 1964.

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George Martin with Cilla Black in 1968, whose single 'Work Is A Four Letter Word' he produced.

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George Martin and Paul McCartney in 1984.

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George Martin with Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1985.

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Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and George Martin at Abbey Road Studios in 1995.

George Martin with Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney.

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Ringo Starr and George Martin accept the best compilation soundtrack album award for Love during the 50th annual Grammy awards in 2008.

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